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An sound puzzle from Mudd with an interesting grid. I would describe this as a run-of-the-mill puzzle from Mudd, but his talent shows that every-day fare not have to be dull fare.  Thank … Read more >>

I found the south-east corner of this puzzle very tricky, it took me much longer than all the rest of the puzzle combined. Anyone else find this, or was it just me?  There … Read more >>

An easier than usual puzzle from Monk, but no less enjoyable for that. The grid shape means there are many fewer clues than normal, so this led to a quick solve. There are also … Read more >>

Easier than some of Loroso’s puzzles, but still no pushover.  I like the way that Loroso doesn’t go for the obvious definitions or tenses, lateral thinking is required to make progress.   I … Read more >>

This is my first go at an Alberich puzzle,  I found it quite tricky. Alberich seems to have more charades in his wordplay than other setters.  These were cleverly disguised so I wasted … Read more >>

I enjoyed this, varied and interesting – Aardvark rarely disappoints. A good level of difficulty too.  Thank you Aardvark. Across 1 CASTLES IN THE AIR Unrealistic hopes of seeing rooks flying? (7,2,3,3) cryptic … Read more >>

Following the relatively accessible offering from Io last time he appeared on a Wednesday Io has come back with a real stinker – top stuff!  Thank you Io for a great mental workout. … Read more >>

Another Wednesday treat for me to blog – witty, informative and good fun.  Thank you Cinephile. S has the meaning SWEET throughout the puzzle.  It took me a while to catch on (via … Read more >>

A great puzzle and not at all easy (downright hard in fact). All the across clues have the symbol for a chemical element omitted from the wordplay.  I liked the way the instructions are … Read more >>

I found this a very tricky puzzle, one answer I still can’t fathom.  Thanks Monk for keeping the grey cells active. Across 1 TRAPPIST Brother’s reportedly drunk on gin (8) PIST sounds like … Read more >>

This is a super puzzle, varied and interesting all the way through.  I would hesitate to say whether this was easy or difficult.  I suspect that if you are on Cinephile’s wavelength today … Read more >>